Practical and Descriptive essays on the Economy of Fuel, and Management of Heat. Essay First, in Three Parts.

Published by Printed by James Hedderwick and Co. for Longman Hurst Rees & Orme. et al,, Glasgow., 1810

  • First Edition
  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 5.
Heritage seller

Seller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books, CARMARTHEN, United KingdomSue Lloyd-Davies Books

4-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 6, 1999

View this seller's items
Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very good

£ 255.00

£ 26.93 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Title continues = Part I: - On the Effects of Heat, Means of Measuring it, Fuel, etc. Part II: - On Heating Mills, Dwelling-Houses, and Public Buildings, by Steam. Part III: - On drying and heating by steam. Buchanan was a Scottish working engineer in mills who had a practical and theoretical understanding of steam technology. The late 18th century saw pioneering work in steam heating by figures such as James Watt, who installed a system in his own office around 1784. The first steam-based heating and drying systems were gradually developed in Britain for use in mills and factories in the 1790s. Buchanan's essays offered a comprehensive, practical, and technical account of these early industrial applications of steam power. A Handsome FIRST EDITION copy bound in Full Tree Calf polished leather with a decorative bright gilt border to the front and rear covers. (probably contemprary to the book, but certainly 19th Century). Light wear. The spine is a little more worn and rubbed, but attractive with gilt decoration, a black title label lettered in gilt, and the date in glit to the foot of the spine. Inner dentelles gilt, Pretty marbled endpapers. Collation runs = 3 free endpapers (edge browned) before the Half Title. (i- xvii) . Table of contents. 1- 253pp. Index (7pp). 3 free rear endpapers (edge browned). 2 full page plates placed individually at the end of the First and Second Parts referring to the Figs in each Part. Tables in the text. NO Inscriptions or marks, other than those mentioned. Generally Very Clean, Tight and Bright. See Images. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.…

Seller Inventory # 120271

Bibliographic details

Title
Practical and Descriptive essays on the Economy of Fuel, and Management of Heat. Essay First, in Three Parts.
Author
Buchanan, Robertson. (Civil Engineer)
Publisher
Printed by James Hedderwick and Co. for Longman Hurst Rees & Orme. et al,, Glasgow.
Publication year
1810
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Dust Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
Seller catalogs
Building. Construction

Sue Lloyd-Davies Books

CARMARTHEN, United Kingdom

4-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 6, 1999

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item10 to 30 business days7 to 21 business days
First item£ 26.93£ 26.95
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Cash
  • Paypal

Store description

In business for 45+ years to date, semi-retired and working from home nowadays, formerly exhibiting at Major London BookFairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! Retired Member of both the PBFA and the WBA. BA.Hons in Humanities. View by Appointment PLEASE. You can call 'on the off-chance' but I may be out/away. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately there is Limited wheelchair access. BOOKS Everywhere!

Specialty

All Subjects - but particularly, Literature, Anglo/Welsh interest, Art/Architecture, Childrens/Illustrated, British Topography, Private Presses, Foreign Travel, Antiquarian

Seller's business information

Sue Lloyd-Davies Books

United Kingdom